Meknès International Half Marathon 2026
Meknès · Morocco · 2026
International de Meknès — Imperial City
21 KMHalf Marathon
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10 KMPopular Race
International de Meknès — Imperial City
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Sunday 31 May 2026 · Meknès, Morocco
Every year, thousands of runners from over 30 countries converge on the Imperial City for an unforgettable experience.
More than 30 nationalities represented every year in this world-renowned event.
Bab Mansour, Sahrij Souani, Moulay Ismail Mausoleum — run through the heart of heritage.
Two distances for all levels, from seasoned runners to enthusiastic beginners.
Join an internationally passionate community of sport and Moroccan culture.
Every finisher receives a medal inspired by the architectural patterns of Meknès.
Timed bib, technical t-shirt and refreshments all along the course.
Meknès, a UNESCO World Heritage jewel, is one of Morocco's four imperial cities. Built largely by Sultan Moulay Ismail in the 17th century, it is a symphony of marble, cedar and zellige.
The Half Marathon route crosses its most iconic districts, offering runners total immersion in the history and beauty of this ancient city.
View the RouteThe most beautiful gate in the Maghreb
Royal historic basins
Sublime Islamic architecture
UNESCO listed
Every metre of the course is an invitation to cross the history and beauty of Meknès.
Each edition is a new chapter in the history of this ever-growing event.
The 8th edition broke all participation records with 4,200 runners from 35 nationalities. The route revised in 2024 was praised by all participants. A Kenyan winner set the best time in the meeting's history with 1:01:35.
The 2022 edition marked the grand return of the competition after a long break. Abdenacer Fathi dominated the half marathon in 1:01:32, while Hanane Bouaggad triumphed among the women. The passion of the Meknès public confirmed the city's attachment to this iconic race.
Held in a difficult global context, the 2020 edition demonstrated the resilience of the event and its organizers. Mohammed Ziani delivered the best performance in 1:01:01, and Rkia El Moukim triumphed among the women in 1:13:24, two performances that remain in the record books.
Register via the RBM Sports platform. Places are limited — register early.
The Meknès International Half Marathon is organised by the Essaada Association for Development and Coexistence, an organisation dedicated to promoting sport, tourism and the cultural heritage of Meknès.
Since its founding, the association has worked to make Meknès a leading sports and cultural destination in Morocco and internationally.
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